Ideals

Ideals that reflect my aspirations as a Professional Educator:

I-1.1—To be familiar with the knowledge base of early

childhood care and education and to stay informed

through continuing education and training.

I-1.2—To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood

education, child development, and related disciplines,

as well as on particular knowledge of each child.

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities,

abilities, and potential of each child.

I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and

their dependence on adults.

I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings

that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and

physical development and that respect their dignity

and their contributions.

I-1.7—To use assessment information to understand

and support children’s development and learning, to

support instruction, and to identify children who may

need additional services.

I-1.8—To support the right of each child to play and

learn in an inclusive environment that meets the

needs of children with and without disabilities.

I-1.9—To advocate for and ensure that all children,

including those with special needs, have access to the

support services needed to be successful.

Resource: National Association for the Education of Young Child

 I found it difficult to find 3 that reflected my aspirations therefore I included those that I felt was most important!